Container



P. J. KROLL CONTAINER Original Filed Nov. 4. 1924 gmx/nto@ Patented May 10, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATE PHILIP J. KBOLL, 0F J'OPLm, MISSOURI.

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This invention relates to containers, and is a division of my co ending application iiled November 4, 1924, erial No. 747,861.

An object of the invention is the provision of a can for li uids from which the contents may be readily dispensed. At the `aresent time, oil and other liquids are dispensed from five gallon square cans which are hard to handle. and from which a spasmodic flow is obtained resulting in spilling of a considerable portion of the liquid poured.

As disclosed in my copcnding application, I provide a cylindrical can adapted to rest u on the curved wall of the cylinder and having means for normally maintaining it in a desired position so that the outlet opening is adj[acent the top. In the present application, specifically provide a containei having a handle arranged at the bottom which will permit the can to be rolled on its curved wall in one direction for lowering the outlet opening in dispensing the contents and which will limit the return movement of-l the can to properly dispose the outlet opening at a polnt adjacent the top. I further rovide a weight for normally retaining t e container inits inoperative position, which weight isl arranged exteriorly of the can and preferably formed as a part of the handle.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shown one embodiment of the invention. In this showing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view ofthe container in normal position,

Figure l2 is a central vertical sectional view, the position of the container during the pouring operation being shown in dotted lines, and,

Figure 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing the construction of the combined weight and handle.

Referring to the drawings, the reference numeral 1 designates the curved wall of the container and 2 designates the end 'or side walls. The container is provided with an outlet o ening 3 which may be closed by a threade cap 4, and a pouring spout 5 is arranged adjacent the outlet opening. handle 6 may be secured tothe curved wall adjacent the opening and normally disposed above the opening When the -container is in its normal position. At a point substantially diametrically opposite the openmg 3,

l Divided andthis application led Serial No. 74,601.

the can is provided with a handle 8 extending transversely thereof and this handle is weighted so as to normally maintain the can in the full line position shown in Figure 2 of the drawings.

The operation of the device will be apparent from the foregoing description. The

weight of the handle 8 is suflicient to normally retain the can in the position shown in full lines in Figure 2 of the drawings, and the handle is also'capable of arresting movement of the container in a counterclockwise direction if the container should develop an appreciable momentum in the 'movement from the dotted line position to the full line position.` In pouring, the operator grasps the handle 6 and moves the container to the dotted line position, which permits theliquid to pass out of the opening 3. When the can is relatively full, the

lhandle v8 may also be employed to restrain `stream and without lifting the container.

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example ofl the same, and that various changes in the shape, size, and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

I claim:

1. A liquid container comprising a cylindrical body portion having its. axis arranged horizontally` said container being capable of being rolled on its curved wall, and a weighted handle arranged transversely on said curved wall near the bottom thereof, and adapted to engage the surface on which said container is resting .to normally prevent movement of said container in one direction, said container being provided with an outlet opening substantially diametrically opposite said weighted handle.

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2. A liquid container comprising a, cylindrical body portion having its axis m'- ranged horizontally, and beingT capable of being rolled on its curved Wall. und a Weight arranged exteriorlv of Suid container at a point near the bottom thereof. said container bein;Y provided with an outlet opening substantially diametrically opposite said Weight,

said Weight being arranged on said curved 10 Wall and projecting an appreciable distance therefrom, wherelwysaid Container may lio rolled in one direction in dispensing its contents and Said weight Will restrain movement in the opposite direction by engagement with the surface When the outlet opening is at a point adjacent the top.

Tn testimony whereof, I aix my signature.

PHILIP J. KROLL. 

